Outlines the essential configuration steps for initializing Cisco SD-WAN Manager, including initial setup processes, multitenancy, organizational settings, certificate management, user access, cloud integration, and critical security settings for a first-time deployment.
Feature history for first time settings
Introduces the initial settings required for first-time use of Cisco SD-WAN Manager, outlining the setup flow, configuration prerequisites, and key best practices for new deployments.
First time settings for SD-WAN Manager
Explains initial configuration concepts and fundamental requirements, equipping administrators with the knowledge to properly understand and plan the first-time setup of Cisco SD-WAN Manager.
Enable multitenancy on SD-WAN Manager
Enable multitenancy mode on SD-WAN Manager to support multiple tenants.
Configure the organization name
Configure the organization name before generating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR).
Configure common SD-WAN Control Component network settings
Configure common or device-specific network settings for Cisco SD-WAN Control Components.
Configure Smart Account credentials, SD-WAN Manager 20.18.1 and earlier
Configure Cisco Smart Account credentials to enable connectivity to PnP Connect, Cisco Umbrella portal, and Cisco PKI certificates.
Configure cloud services
Configure Cloud Services settings to enable Cisco SD-WAN Analytics and access for AI Assistant.
Configure certificate settings
This section describes how to configure sertificate settings.
Add Cisco SD-WAN Controller and Cisco SD-WAN Validator
Add SD-WAN Controller and SD-WAN Validator.
Configure SD-WAN Validator IP address
Configure the SD-WAN Validator IP address.
Configure identity provider settings
Configure identity provider settings to enable SAML authentication for your tenant.
Configure users and access
Configure users, roles, and scopes in vManage to control access and permissions.
Alarm notification settings
Configure SD-WAN Manager to send email notifications when alarms occur on devices in the overlay network.
Configure account lockout settings
Configure account lockout settings to enhance security by limiting login attempts and setting inactivity thresholds.
Configure a web server certificate for Cisco SD-WAN Manager
Generate and install a web server certificate for secure connections to the Cisco SD-WAN Manager server.